Who is an Automaker?
An automaker is a company that manufactures cars. … General Motors Corp., the world’s largest automaker.
Top Automakers In South Africa
1.Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company based in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has been an active participant in the South African motor industry since 1923 when we began assembling Model T cars in a disused wool shed in Port Elizabeth.
Contact no:+27 41 406 7111
Address: Struan Way, Struandale, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
2. FAW Vehicle Manufacturers
FAW first established a presence in South Africa in 1994, becoming a local frontrunner in this highly competitive vehicle industry. Our local founder and successful businessman, Richard H. Leiter, recognised the inherent value of Chinese brand trucks.
Realising that the FAW brand was based on a unique level of durability and longevity unrivalled by other Asian brands. The FAW SA brand and its acclaimed products have been in South Africa for more than 25 years and have firmly entrenched itself in the local transport industry landscape.
Contact no:e: +27 87 700 2870
Address: 48 Westgate Pl, Westmead, Durban, South Africa
3.naamsa | The Automotive Business Council
Simply put, we work for manufacturers, importers, exporters, and distributors of cars, bakkies [or vans], trucks, and buses.
In 2020, we expanded our membership ecosystem to include Associate Members and key Strategic Partners to accelerate the extraordinary contribution we make to the well-being of South Africa, its citizens, and the economy.
Contact no: +27 12 807 0152
Address: Block F, Alenti Office Park, 457 Witherite St, The Willows, X82, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
MAIN CRITERIA
4Automotive Manufacturing AND/OR
Non-automotive companies within the Advanced Manufacturing sector with specific manufacturing competencies of specifically:
Metal Form/Press and assembly
Electronics Component Manufacturing
Plastic Moulding
Coating –Specialised / Protective / Aesthetics
Textiles components and specialized material manufacturing
Composites manufacturing
5. Girlock Brakes South Africa
GIRLOCK BRAKES is South Africa’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturer of Front and Rear Brake components and assemblies. We have supplied OEM, OES and the Aftermarket with the best quality locally manufactured parts since 1968
Our manufacturing abilities extend from raw steel and aluminium to finished assemblies uniquely positioning us as a truly South African Braking specialist, to provide you with the best quality at value-for-money pricing.
Contact no: +27 11 974 6655
Address: 82 Electron Ave, Isando, Kempton Park, 1609, South Africa
Who are the largest car manufacturers in South Africa?
The largest component manufacturers in the country are Corning, Bloxwich, Arvin Exhaust, and Senior Flexonics and the main international manufacturers operating in South Africa include General Motors, BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, Fiat, Ford, Daimler-Chrysler – all of which are in the provinces of Gauteng, East Cape
What is the number 1 car brand in South Africa?
Toyota is South Africa’s most successful automotive brand, measured in overall sales. It leads Volkswagen, its nearest rival, by a large margin.